How to Travel from

Ann Arbor to Oakland

by Plane, Route or Car

United States of America Ann Arbor Oakland

Cheapest

By car (3 780 km)

36 h 8 min

3780 km.

from $207

Fastest

Other

Train

2 d 10 h 15 min

3288 km.

from $594.33

Bus

2 d 11 h 25 min

3288 km.

from $772.52

Bus, Plane (Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)

8 h 57 min

3288 km.

from $257.96

Bus, Plane (Fly to Sacramento International Airport)

10 h 25 min

3288 km.

from $499.48

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:

spirit.com

Plane from Detroit to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

13h 29m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$331.20–$382.16

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Detroit to San

Ave. Duration:

5h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$216.56–$356.68

Plane from Detroit to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

7h 36m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$267.51–$445.85

Plane from Detroit to Norman

Ave. Duration:

4h 56m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$254.77–$420.37

Plane from Detroit to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$394.90–$700.62

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Detroit to San

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$331.20–$955.39

Plane from Detroit to Norman

Ave. Duration:

7h 49m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$280.25–$585.98

Plane from Detroit to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

7h 43m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$356.68–$1,146.47

Frontier Airlines

Website:

flyfrontier.com/

Plane from Detroit to San

Ave. Duration:

7h 16m

Frequency:

Saturday

Estimated price:

$89.17–$382.16

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Detroit to San

Ave. Duration:

7h 37m

Frequency:

Saturday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$165.60–$471.33

Plane from Detroit to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

9h 32m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$216.56–$585.98

Plane from Detroit to Norman

Ave. Duration:

6h 45m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$203.82–$547.76

Plane from Detroit to Sacramento

Ave. Duration:

7h 53m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$318.46–$891.70

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

4h 18m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$33.12–$140.12

Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville

Ave. Duration:

2d 4h

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$216.56–$764.32

Train from Sacramento to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

1h 49m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$14.01–$89.17

BART

Phone:

+1-510-464-6000

Website:

bart.gov

Train from Milpitas to 12th

Ave. Duration:

49 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Ann Arbor to Gary

Ave. Duration:

4h 5m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$16.56–$140.12

Bus from Gary Bus Station to St

Ave. Duration:

5h 25m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$24.20–$178.34

Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los

Ave. Duration:

39h 25m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$152.86–$828.01

Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

7h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$30.57–$216.56

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

8h 35m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$36.94–$121.02

What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland is to fly which costs $92.39 - $239.13 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Oakland via Gary Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Emeryville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Oakland is 3430 km. The road distance is 3781 km.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland without a car is to train which takes 2 days 10h and costs $206.52 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Oakland bus from?

Ann Arbor to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Oakland train from?

Ann Arbor to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also bus, which costs $184.78 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Oakland bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Oakland?

Oakland is 3h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 08:52 in Ann Arbor and 05:52 in Oakland.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Oakland train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Oakland is 3781 km. It takes approximately 36h 11m to drive from Ann Arbor to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

Book your Ann Arbor to Oakland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Six ways to Travel from Ann Arbor to Oakland

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

BART

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Oakland?

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Oakland?

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Oakland without a car?

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Oakland bus from?

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Oakland train from?

Train, bus or fly from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

Where does the Ann Arbor to Oakland bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Oakland?

Where does the Ann Arbor to Oakland train arrive?

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

How do I get a train ticket from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

How do I get a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Oakland?

Where can I stay near Oakland?